What is Mag-G?
Magnesium is a natural mineral that occurs naturally. Magnesium is essential for a variety of organs within the body, including the nerves and muscles. Mag-G can be used as a supplement to maintain magnesium levels in your body. Mag-G is also employed for other purposes that are not covered in this medication guide.
Adverse effects of Mag-G
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that are warning signs of an allergic response, like hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face. Mag-G could cause severe adverse effects. Stop taking Mag-G and contact your doctor immediately. If you suffer from:
- Confusion, extreme tiredness, and the sensation of passing out.
- Severe nausea or vomiting.
- Muscle weakness muscle weakness.
- Low heart rate.
Common adverse effects of Mag-G could include:
- Diarrhea.
- Bloating gas.
- Upset stomach.
This is not an exhaustive list of probable adverse effects; more may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice on the consequences. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all the instructions on your prescription label and the package. Be sure to inform your health professionals about your medical issues, allergies, and all medications you take.
Before you take this drug
Speak with a physician or pharmacist about whether it is safe to take Mag-G if you are suffering from any other medical condition, including:
- kidney disease.
- If you have an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medication if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. Your dose needs might differ when you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How to take Mag-G?
Take it exactly as indicated on the label or as recommended by your physician. Avoid using in larger quantities, smaller quantities, or for longer periods than suggested. To assist your body in more effectively absorbing Mag-G, you should take the medicine with food or right after you eat.
Use the Mag-G tablet along with a bottle of water. Take measurements of liquid medicines using a spoon that is specially designed for measuring doses or a medicine cup. If you don't own an instrument for measuring doses, request one from your pharmacist. One. Maintain at room temperature, far from heat, humidity, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
You should take the dose you missed as soon as you can remember. If the next dose is approaching, do not take any missed doses. Take no additional medication to compensate for the missed dosage.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately or contact the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A magnesium overdose can cause death. The signs of an overdose could include slowed breathing, loss of consciousness, or coma.
What should be avoided?
Consult a physician or pharmacist before you take an antacid, laxative, or any other vitamin and mineral supplement. A lot of these products contain magnesium. Combining certain items could result in you acquiring an excessive amount of this mineral.
Interaction with other drugs
Mag-G may make it more difficult for the body to absorb the other medications that you take orally. It can cause certain medicines to be less effective when used simultaneously. Talk to your physician about the time you should be waiting between doses of magnesium gluconate as well as any of the following medications:
- Antibiotics.
- Medicine used to treat Paget's disorder of the bone.
- Osteoporosis medicine.
- Thyroid medication.
Consult a physician or pharmacist to determine whether it is safe to use Mag-G when you are using one of the following medications:
- The phosphate of cellulose.
- Digoxin.
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
The lists below are not exhaustive. Other medications may interfere when used with magnesium gluconate, which includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. There are not all interactions included in this guideline for medication.
